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And So It Begins....

And So It Begins....

Arriving in the saddling paddock, a Thoroughbred racehorse begins the pre-race traditions.
BTW, she won her race :)
Keeneland Race Course
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Arriving in the saddling paddock, a Thoroughbred racehorse begins the pre-race traditions.
BTW, she won her race :)
Keeneland Race Course
Lexington, Kentucky
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Aperture f/1.7 ISO 50 Shutter 1/427 Focal Length 425/100

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Kentucky, US

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Dec, 2019

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Great looking horse and photo Barb :)

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Thanks, Dave! She's one from the farm :)

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